Professional learning events

Opportunities to explore and share good practice

PSTT offers professional learning opportunities for all primary science educators, ranging from webinars to conferences.

We welcome class teachers, science subject leaders, trainee teachers and anyone with an interest in primary science education to join our events. Below, you’ll find details of upcoming professional learning opportunities.

In addition, we host regional events across the UK, led by our team of primary science experts. These provide opportunities to connect locally, share practice and explore practical approaches to teaching and learning.

To help with your planning, download our calendar of events for the 2025–26 school year and stay up to date with everything PSTT offers by joining our mailing list.

Explore upcoming learning opportunities

launches 24 November 2025

Festive Science Investigations

recorded festive themed science lessons
all ages
£50 per school

Learn more & register here

Next webinar: 25 November 2025

Science for Early Career Teachers

webinar series
16:00-16:45
FREE

Learn more & register here

14 January & 5 February 2026

Early Years Science

two half-day online course
13:00-15:30
£100
Registration closes 12 January at 17:00.

Learn more & register here

Three primary school children work together on a hands-on science activity, exploring electrical circuits with wires and a battery

15 January 2026

Get ready for British Science Week with PSTT & the British Science Association

information session on creative, low-cost ways to celebrate the week
16:00-16:45
FREE

Learn more & register here

Three primary school pupils working together on a science activity in a classroom

20-22 January 2026

Online Science Days to celebrate Scottish Inventors

live, classroom-based sessions
all ages
9:00-15:00
£95 for primary schools
£25 for nursery settings

Learn more & register here

21 January & 28 April 2026

Thinking, Doing, Talking Science for the Midlands

two-day course in Solihull with one online twilight session
9:30-16:00
£250

Learn more & register here

28 January & 3 March 2026

Additional Learning Needs

two half-day online course
13:00-15:30
£100

Learn more & register here

British Science Week: 9-13 March 2026

Online Science Days

live, classroom-based sessions
all ages
9:00-15:00
£95 for the whole school

Learn more & register here

19 March 2026

Science & Oracy

one-hour webinar
16:00-17:00
£25

Learn more & register here

Watch anytime

Primary Science Leadership Webinar Series

A six-part recorded series for new and developing science leaders
£80

Learn more & purchase access here

Watch anytime

Enquiry Types Webinar Series

A five-part recorded series to better understand enquiry types and how to teach them
£80

Learn more & purchase access here

Primary Science Conferences

Our Regional Mentors are primary science experts who work with schools across their regions to strengthen subject knowledge and inspire teachers. You can register here for upcoming regional conferences, with practical workshops, shared ideas and research-informed strategies to strengthen science teaching and leadership. These events are open to all primary educators.

20 November 2025

Essex Primary Science Conference

9:30-15:30
lunch provided
£100.00
Registration closes 19 November at midday.

Learn more & register here

27 November 2025

Kent Primary Science Conference

9:30-15:30
lunch provided
£100.00
Registration closes 26 November at midday.

Learn more & register here

26 March 2026

Midlands Primary Science Conference

13:30-16:00 (online)
£50.00

Learn more & register here

Primary Science Network Meetings

We also run primary science network meetings that provide a supportive community for subject leaders. These sessions offer space to exchange ideas, share experiences and build confidence, with a focus tailored to local needs.

All meetings will take place at St. Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Blackburn Network Meetings

12 November 2025
4 February 2026
20 May 2026

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All meetings will take place at Sandal Primary School, Baildon

Bradford Network Meetings

11 November 2025
3 February 2026
9 June 2026

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All meetings will take place at Falconer's Hill Academy, Daventry

Daventry Network Meetings

22 January 2026
23 April 2026

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All meetings will take place online

East Midlands Network Meetings

20 November 2025
29 January 2026
16 April 2026

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All meetings will take place online

East of England Network Meetings

4 February 2026
19 May 2026

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All meetings will take place online

Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Network Meetings

3 February 2026
18 May 2026

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All meetings will take place at Hightown Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Liversedge

Kirklees and Calderdale Network Meetings

11 November 2025
27 January 2026
19 May 2026

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All meetings will take place online

London Network Meetings

28 January 2026
19 May 2026

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All meetings will take place online

Northumberland Network Meetings

27 January 2026
9 June 2026

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Hybrid meetings: will take place online or at Belvidere Primary School

Shropshire Network Meeting

11 December 2025
5 February 2026
19 March 2026
21 May 2026
2 July 2026

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All meetings will take place online

South of England Network Meetings

27 January 2026
21 May 2026

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All meetings will take place at Sea View Primary School, South Shields

Tyneside Network Meetings

26 November 2025
11 February 2026
20 May 2026

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All meetings will take place at Barford St Peter's CE (VA) Primary School, Barford

Warwick Network Meetings

20 January 2026
21 April 2026

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All meetings will take place online

West Midlands Network Meetings

24 November 2025
2 February 2026
20 April 2026

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Explore our professional learning video library

All educators

Using the Equity Compass

Evaluate and enhance your school’s commitment to equity and social justice with this tool.

Watch here

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Did you know? Introduce climate and science research to children

Discover a resource that connects cutting-edge research with practical science investigations for primary children.

Watch here

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Sketchbook Science: connecting science and art

Integrate science and art across your classroom or school, with projects designed to enhance conceptual understanding and creative skills.

Watch here

All educators

Take a social justice approach to your science teaching

Discover strategies and resources to help all learners connect personally with science, using expert guidance and a science capital approach.

Watch here

All educators

Physics is for everyone: explore IOP’s Limit Less Campaign

Empower young people to be part of future solutions with practical guidance from the IOP on integrating agency and action into science teaching.

Watch here

All educators

Use your classroom to promote diversity in science

Celebrate diversity in science, challenge misconceptions and integrate diverse role models into your curriculum - plus, meet a materials scientist.

Watch here

All educators

Tackle stereotypes & raise awareness of STEM careers

Learn how NUSTEM’s research improves children's connection to science and STEM careers, with strategies and tools linked to the National Curriculum.

Watch here